KATHRYN PITCHES A NEW BOOK WHILE JOHN CATCHES TROUBLE IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "SWITCHED AT BIRTH," AIRING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (January 7, 2014) - Kathryn heads to New York to pitch a book while John finds himself in a difficult position in an all-new episode of "Switched at Birth," airing Monday, February 10 at 8:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family.

Kathryn is thrilled to get a second chance at being an author when Renzo (guest star Alec Mapa "Ugly Betty") sets up a pitch meeting with his book editor friend. Bay worries that Tank may have a crush on her. Daphne is concerned when she learns more about Sharee's home life.

Meanwhile, John, and Nikki's mom Jennice (guest star Joey Lauren Adams "Chasing Amy"), hide some bad news from Toby while they help him move into his new place.

"Have You Really the Courage?" was written by Bekah Brunstetter, and directed by Zetna Fuentes.

"Switched at Birth" is executive-produced by Lizzy Weiss ("Blue Crush"), Paul Stupin ("Make It or Break It") and John Ziffren ("Melissa & Joey," "Make It or Break It"). The series stars Katie Leclerc as Daphne Vasquez; Vanessa Marano ("Gilmore Girls") as Bay Kennish; Constance Marie ("George Lopez") as Regina Vasquez; D.W. Moffett ("Friday Night Lights") as John Kennish; Lea Thompson ("Back to the Future," "Caroline in the City") as Kathryn Kennish; Lucas Grabeel ("High School Musical") as Toby Kennish; Sean Berdy as Emmett Bledsoe; and Gilles Marini ("Brothers and Sisters") as Angelo Sorrento with guest star Marlee Matlin ("The West Wing").

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